FlyersRights.org responded to a recent announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be charging passengers for the privilege of placing their luggage in the cabin’s overhead storage bins by calling upon Congress to ban such practices permanently. Also, in light of a recent announcement by Irish carrier Ryanair that it will begin charging passengers for in-flight bathroom use, the group also urged Congress to prohibit U.S. carriers from doing likewise.
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Beginning June 2, Swiss will begin service from San Francisco to Zurich six times a week, offering three classes of service on Airbus 340 aircraft. San Francisco makes eight North American gateways for Swiss. The others are Boston, Chicago, New York, Newark, Los Angeles, Miami and Montreal. For more information, visit www.swiss.com.
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United Airlines said it will add service to 13 cities starting June 9 out of its hubs in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington. Six additional cities will have convenient access to Chicago and the world. The...
United Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide nonstop air service from San Francisco to Haneda Airport in downtown Tokyo. United is applying for one of four pairs of daily U.S. to Haneda slots...
Following the lead of other airlines, American Airlines will no longer have complimentary pillows and blankets in the coach cabin on all domestic flights, effective May 1. This includes flights to and from Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Central America. Customers traveling in the coach cabin on all domestic flights...
W Hotels Worldwide unveiled the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. Located at the historic intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, this $350 million complex, developed by Gatehouse Capital and owned in a joint...
Emirates has announced its plans to launch direct services to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city and one of the world’s foremost economic centers. Tokyo will serve as Emirates’ 102nd international destination, following the recent...
